ORIGIN

This 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 is one of fewer than 3,050 examples produced for the model year and was purchased in 2016 by the seller, who has added approximately 750 of the 5,100 indicated miles. Power is from a 5.7-liter quad-cam V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Finished in Bright Red over a red leather interior, the car was optioned with electronic air conditioning and dual removable roof panels. New oil lines were installed in 2016. This ZR-1 is now offered with a window sticker, factory literature, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean New York title in the seller’s name.

Exterior features specific to the C4 ZR-1 included rectangular taillights, wider rear bodywork, and a convex rear fascia. This example is finished in Bright Red (81) and was optioned with a removable blue roof panel. The accompanying Carfax report shows no history of accidents or other damage.

Styled 17″ aluminum wheels wear Goodyear Eagle F1 tires manufactured in 2015 and measuring 275/40 up front and 315/35 at the rear. Standard equipment included the FX3 Selective Ride adjustable suspension, which was co-developed by Lotus along with the engine, steering, and braking system.

Red leather adjustable sport bucket seats are joined by red carpeting, floor mats, and door panels. Factory equipment includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows, and a Delco Bose Gold Series stereo with integrated CD and cassette players. Electronic air conditioning was equipped as an option.

The black dashboard and center console house a digital speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure, oil temperature, water temperature, and voltage. The digital odometer shows just over 5,100 miles, 750 of which reportedly were added by the seller.

The aluminum LT5 5.7-liter DOHC V8 was assembled by Mercury Marine in Oklahoma and was rated at 375 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 370 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 when new. Shifting is through a six-speed manual transmission. New high-pressure oil lines reportedly were installed in June 2016. The seller notes an oil leak that causes smoke at start-up after the car has been sitting for long periods of time.

The window sticker shows initial delivery at the Chevrolet central office in Warren, Michigan along with factory options including the $27,056 ZR-1 package and a total price of $60,650. As shown in the photo gallery below, a ZR-1 new owner’s kit is included in the sale and consists of factory literature, a front license-plate insert, and more.

The Carfax report shows no accidents and New York registration since new. Recalls for the seatbelt retractors are noted in October 1991. The Carfax report shows linear mileage accumulation through 4,530 miles in 2016.